Jenkins, Kentucky
Quick Statistics
Jenkins is a community in Letcher County, Kentucky, home to about 1,406 people spread across 8.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $21,971 a year, and a typical home is worth about $80,200. About 20.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 36 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Jenkins ranks number 209 of 552 in population, number 471 in median household income, number 443 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Jenkins typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 17 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Payne Gap, KY | 2.0 mi. | 440 |
| 2. | Fleming-Neon, KY | 3.7 mi. | 567 |
| 3. | McRoberts, KY | 3.7 mi. | 556 |
| 4. | Pound, VA | 3.7 mi. | 913 |
| 5. | Millstone, KY | 5.6 mi. | 317 |
| 6. | Mayking, KY | 7.3 mi. | 503 |
| 7. | Whitesburg, KY | 10.3 mi. | 1,761 |
| 8. | Clintwood, VA | 10.4 mi. | 1,400 |
What is the population of Jenkins, Kentucky?
Jenkins has a population of about 1,406 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Jenkins, Kentucky in?
Jenkins is located in Letcher County, Kentucky.
What is the median home value in Jenkins, Kentucky?
The median home value in Jenkins is about $80,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Jenkins, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Jenkins is about $21,971 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Jenkins, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 2 tornadoes have been recorded in Letcher County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Jenkins, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 17 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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